The Oxford Book of English Mystical Verse (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book explores the rich history of mystical poetry in the English language, offering a fascinating journey through centuries of spiritual expression. The author delves into the work of numerous poets, drawing connections between their individual voices and a shared sense of transcendent experience. The book situates this exploration within the broader context of English mysticism, tracing its influence from the early days of the tradition to the flourishing of the 19th century. Through careful analysis of the poems, the author reveals the unique ways in which mystical experience finds expression through language. The book examines how the poets grapple with the ineffable through rhythm, imagery, and poetic form, ultimately offering a glimpse into the depths of the human soul's connection to the divine. The book's insights offer a fresh perspective on the power of poetry to transcend the limitations of language and convey the profound mysteries of human experience. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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